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Titan adds 7 Low Sidewall designs to OTR line
Titan Tire Corporation showcased its new Low Sidewall (LSW) designs, the latest expansion to its OTR tire lineup, at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The LSW options, designed for light-, medium and heavy-duty equipment, are said to improve equipment stability and performance with their larger rim diameter and smaller sidewall. The company currently offers seven LSW options, with […]
March 16, 2014
TCC’s ‘Hardhats for Highways’ campaign urges Congress to fix Highway Trust Fund
A group of associations and labor unions is working to alert Congress to the looming insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund (HTF) — the main source of highway infrastructure funding, which could run out as early as August. The Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) — an alliance of 29 associations and labor unions focused on federal […]
March 13, 2014
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John Deere releasing Interim Tier 4 retrofit kit in 2015 to allow machine sales to countries without USLD availability
Starting in 2015, owners of John Deere Construction and Forestry Equipment will able to purchase a retrofit kit that will enable Interim Tier 4 (IT4) machines to be sold in countries where ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuel is not available, the company announced on March 6 during ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. With limited availability of USLD in […]
March 13, 2014
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MTU America intros Power Drive Unit, unveils Sulfur Tolerance Solution
MTU America introduced its Power Drive Unit and unveiled plans for its new Sulfur Tolerance Solution at ConExpo-Con/Agg. The MTU Power Drive Unit houses all engine parts for a variety of machines, including rock crushers, road paving, cranes and more. The unit can mount onto a trailer or other equipment and be transported to the […]
March 13, 2014
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Takeuchi rolls out six new machines, most Tier 4 Final
At ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, Takeuchi released six new machines: the TL8 compact track loader, TW80 Series 2 compact wheel loader and TB216, TB240, TB260 and TB290 compact excavators. Most of the new machines meet EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. The 8,345-pound TL8 compact track loader replaces the TL230 Series 2, features a radial lift loader […]
March 12, 2014
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Topcon hits the road: 23K miles in six months
Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) is hitting the road in April when it launches its “Topcon Technology Roadshow 2014.” The program officially launches April 10 in Pleasanton, Calif., and will end in October in Riverside, Calif. The “hands-on, bring-the-technology-to-you” educational program is focused on advanced positioning technologies and will feature a 5,000 square-foot mobile classroom/theater housed […]
March 12, 2014
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Toro hosts 100th birthday celebration in Las Vegas
The Toro Co. is turning 100 years old on July 10, so what better way to celebrate than with a party in Las Vegas? At ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014, the company held a small birthday bash in its booth on March 4, the opening day of the show, complete with a large cake. This is the first […]
March 12, 2014
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JCB backhoes, skid steers and telehandlers rock out with violinist group
JCB’s Dancing Diggers showed up ready to rock last week for ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The team of backhoes, skid steers and telehandlers performed with a rock violinist group at the show, dancing and showing off with a few wheelies. Wayne Grayson, online managing editor for our sister site, Equipment World, wrote this about the performance: “In […]
March 11, 2014
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Topcon releases Enterprise Solutions workflow management system
Topcon Positioning Systems announced its new Enterprise Solutions workflow management system at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas. The system is designed to connect all sites, data, crews and equipment working on a project, allowing them to communicate, share data, set up tasks and more in real time. Users participating from off the project site can […]
March 11, 2014
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Volvo launches Tier 4 Final engines, E Series excavators, G Series articulated haulers and H Series wheel loaders
Volvo has launched its Tier 4 Final technology and several new machines that use it. The D4, D6, D8, D11, D13 and D16 diesel engines improve fuel efficiency by 5 percent compared to previous models. The engines were “comprehensively tested,” according to Volvo, in harsh environments and have been validated in bench and multi-application field […]
March 11, 2014
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GKN rolls out inverted slip design range driveshafts
GKN Land Systems rolled out its new inverted slip design range Synergy 5C-10C driveshafts for the construction and mining industry at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014. The range has a service-free design, which is done through optimizing spline geometry, spline grease for off-highway loads, temperatures and advanced slip seals. Specialized design of the splined components has allowed for […]
March 11, 2014
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Sany unveils SY16C and SY35U compact excavators
With three new machines in its booth, including two new compact excavators, Sany America is poised to deliver on the full faith of the Sany Corporation, says new CEO Mike Rhoda. “Sany is now the 5th largest construction equipment manufacturer in the world, so that’s a lot of horsepower,” Rhoada said to a packed press […]
March 10, 2014
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Ritchie Bros. Las Vegas auction coinciding with ConExpo-Con/Agg brings in $60 million-plus
Coinciding with ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 last week, the every-three-year concrete/aggregate equipment show, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers broke several of its side records with its auctions on March 6 and 7 that brought in more than $60 million in gross auction proceeds, had more than 4,750 registered bidders, more than 450 sellers and 900 total buyers, at its […]
March 10, 2014
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Manitou previews MHT 1490 telescopic handler at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Manitou showcased a prototype of its MHT 1490 high-capacity telescopic handler at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas. A 176-horsepower Tier 4 Final Mercedes engine with four cylinders powers the telehandler and is equipped with an exhaust gas recycling (EGR) valve and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) that requires diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). A hydrostatic transmission coupled […]
March 9, 2014
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The Bearded Editors of Construction
For those of you who were at ConExpo-Con/Agg last week, you know how busy this show has been. I’m sure many of you have seeing the editors running – literally – from one press event to another trying to cram in booth visits in between writing up show coverage. But after a day of walking about […]
March 9, 2014
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Case updates 821F and 921F wheel loaders to Tier 4 Final
Case Construction Equipment (Booth 11722, North Hall) announced that its 821F and 921F wheel loaders have been updated to meet Tier 4 Final emission standards. The wheel loaders are equipped with a selective catalytic reduction (SCR)-only solution that treats emissions separately with diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and does not require the engine to re-circulate exhaust […]
March 7, 2014
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Donaldson showcases medium-pressure hydraulic filtration at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Donaldson featured its FLK medium-pressure filtration technology at ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 in Las Vegas. The technology, used in hydraulics for OEMs and equipment owners, is manufactured using the company’s Synteq XP media and RadialSeal technologies. The FLK assemblies are said to provide higher pressure fatigue ratings than traditional filters — and with its reusable filter housing and replacement […]
March 7, 2014
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March 7: ConExpo-Con/Agg Top Educational Picks
This once-every-three-years show is the perfect opportunity to look at the latest equipment, network and increase your industry knowledge. Here’s a guide to the most useful sessions for Better Roads readers. ConExpo-Con/Agg 2014 is North America’s biggest construction equipment trade show with about 2,400 exhibitors and more than 2.3 million square feet of exhibits. Slated […]
March 7, 2014
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